Driver Michuki Hinga and his navigator Dennis Yaya emerged winners of the 2WD Non-Turbo Senior Car category during the fifth round of the 2026 Shell AutoX Rally Championship held at Stoni Athi in Machakos County.
The pair completed the course in 10 minutes and 39 seconds, finishing ahead of Adriano Varese, who recorded 11 minutes and 45 seconds. Tariq Rashid placed third in 12 minutes and 11 seconds.
In the 4WD Turbo Car Restrictor category, Ankush Shah secured victory after posting the fastest time of the event at 9 minutes and 41 seconds. Amaan Ganatra finished second in 9 minutes and 49 seconds, while Tinashe Gatimu took third place.
Javed Lota won the Open Class in 9 minutes and 45 seconds, narrowly beating Junaid Shah, who clocked 9 minutes and 56 seconds. Ahil Khan completed the podium with a time of 10 minutes and 17 seconds.
The junior categories also produced competitive performances, with Eann Bengi winning the Cadet Junior Non-Turbo Buggy category in 10 minutes and 43 seconds. Andrea Tundo finished second in 11 minutes and three seconds, followed by Aayan Azim in 11 minutes and 10 seconds.
Allan Bengi claimed the Beta Junior Non-Turbo Buggy category in 12 minutes and 29 seconds, ahead of Sean Njumbi and Mohamed Rayyan. Myles O’Neal won the Alpha Junior Buggy category, while Muzammil Mohamed topped the 2WD Non-Turbo Junior Car category.
Nazim Shah emerged victorious in the Senior Non-Turbo Buggy category after completing the course in 11 minutes and 28 seconds. Leo Kangethe placed second, with Amal Shah finishing third.
Speaking during the event, Vivo Energy Kenya Marketing Manager Joanne Nyaga said Shell’s partnership with the championship was aimed at supporting local motorsport talent and giving fans memorable experiences.
“Shell’s continued partnership with AutoX is about more than putting our name on a championship. It is about celebrating performance, supporting Kenyan motorsport talent and creating memorable experiences for the fans who make this sport what it is,” Nyaga said.
She added that the fifth round offered Shell another opportunity to demonstrate its performance credentials while supporting the people and passion driving motorsport in Kenya.
The championship is organised by 254 Motorsports Club, with Vivo Energy Kenya, through its Shell brand, serving as the title sponsor.
The seven-round 2026 Shell AutoX Rally Championship runs from February to November. This marks the second consecutive year of Shell’s title sponsorship following its involvement in the 2025 season.
